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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
4
Entries close Saturday February 1920 for a Cairns photograph competition with prizes 11/11 and 10.8 units. Photos must be from rural Cairns districts and may be reproduced by Cairns Post Ltd with a stated allowance. Submissions to be endorsed Cairns Post competition and handled by the managing editor.
At the Warden's Court a series of applications for mineral leases and claims were presented for Frederico Reynolds acres at Herterives We F- McDonald and A Powell, including two at Newellim. Some exemptions and withdrawals were noted, with several names such as J. Sloam and Fama J. Fo Reynaléa appearing in the records. Time frames mention five and three months granted in certain cases.
A Brisbane notes from the Mines Department detail gold yield figures for Queensland last month, with 37 miners and quantities valued at £7265 recorded in January 1919. The decree and municipal mentions reference fines and royalties tied to the year’s output, including entries for Comming and Ethe Ridge districts and other named locations.
Report covers Tableland cattle sale with high prices. Turner praised for damney supply and efficient buyers from afar. Cattle aged two years and older sold around 41 to 42 guineas, with young stock and heifers attracting strong bids. Gallery buyers for stock sale and other bidders noted.
Fragmentary OCR notes record an event involving WJ Thompson and H Thorne with references to Eliaaheck and a base, mentioning a mother figure and a person named Seth Brebase. The readable text shows names and possible familial connections but lacks complete context or clear actions.
A long editorial voice argues that the strike harms order and economy. It criticizes unions for pressuring arbitration and warns that public sacrifice will follow if law and policy collapse.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a meeting or event involving a Ms Presirrinn and Mire Waltnee. The readable fragments mention a Cherch event and a ladies group, but details are unclear. Further context is needed to identify people, places, or outcomes.
A garbled local notice references a meeting and court action with names such as Mr Thomas Gay and a Citizens' Band. It mentions fashion footwear, light rains, and a letter about a parade or program on Abhwnt Street. The text is highly fragmented and includes stray phrases about bands, school matters, and local events.
Fragmented text references Mt Garnet and Me Garnet Hospital, with unclear notes about a closure advisory and local families. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving uncertain events, dates, and authorities connected to a hospital situation.
Fragmentary wartime account mentions Ramith Returns private Jace Smith and references Mr and Mrs J Stith of Kenny 5 Gamma. It notes service before the war and theater duty, with mentions of Radway and Mary Borward, plus Thomeery Eecrate and Joe returning from active service.
A writer reports on a Drover fined and the legal actions over a struggle to renew weak wire and tent repairs. The document mentions Papuan residents stranded and calls for a meeting of concerned parties at Cairns to resolve issues and plan further steps.
A garbled ad lists numerous footwear deals including men’s tweed suspenders, boots, and dress shoes. Mentions of prices like 13/6 and 78 pairs appear, with assorted styles such as moccasins, sailor shoes, and slippers. Reads as a busy weekend sales pitch from a department store.
The readable parts hint at a dated ledger entry or notice involving names such as Wooley and Shae. Content is garbled with scattered phrases about times, dates, and measurements, resembling a shop or inventory record with partial dates and item references.
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